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May is Preservation Month: Honoring Our Past, Strengthening Our Future

National Preservation Month reminds us that historic preservation is far more than saving old buildings – it’s about honoring heritage, investing in communities, and creating a more sustainable future. For Kronenberger & Sons Restoration, this month offers a chance to reflect on the work we do and why it matters – not just for today, but for generations to come. Why Preservation Matters Historic preservation provides a tangible way for us to understand our past, connect with our heritage, and maintain community character. By preserving historic sites, we can learn about the people, events, and cultures that shaped our communities and…

Women in Construction: Meet Our Own Tiffany Taylor

Our Window Shop Manager, Tiffany Taylor, has always been a star to us, but recently she’s hit the big time! Tiffany joined Kronenberger & Sons 20 years ago, fresh out of Job Corps, eager to take her new skills and build a career. She’s gone from laborer, through our strenuous apprentice program to Journeyman carpenter, and now is a member of our management team. Tiffany’s earned her spot every step of the way, facing the additional challenges of being a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Tiffany says she never gave it a lot of thought, just adapted as necessary,…

Restore, Don’t Replace: Sustainability and Historic Wood Windows

STOP Putting History in the Trash! The Green Benefits of Wood Windows Historic Wood Windows - When it comes to old buildings, windows are often the first thing to go out to the dumpster. Cracked paint, drafty panes, and decades of neglect can make replacement windows seem like the obvious solution. However, when we choose to replace original wood windows instead of restoring them, we lose more than just wood and glass – we lose history, craftsmanship, and a surprising amount of sustainability. Restoring historic wood windows isn’t just a nod to the past – it’s a smart, planet-focused choice…

The James Weldon Johnson Writing Cabin: A Legacy Preserved

Preserving a small building with a big meaning. James Weldon Johnson's Writing Cabin (Spectrum News 1/Breanna Steele) Nestled in the serene hills of Great Barrington, Massachusetts, the James Weldon Johnson Writing Cabin stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of one of America’s most influential literary and civil rights figures. Johnson, a poet, novelist, diplomat, and civil rights activist, used this rustic retreat as a sanctuary for contemplation, creativity and writing. It was here that he penned some of his most influential works. Works that shaped the discourse on race and justice in America. Rufus Jones and Jill Rosenberg-Jones…

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UConn Poultry Facility

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Railroad Museum of New England

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Richard C. Lee Courthouse

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Rail Freight House

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